Newcastle Preparatory School
School summary
A small independent prep in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne, this co-educational school takes children from age three through to eleven, with around 241 pupils on roll. Its compact size lends itself to a close-knit, attentive environment for younger learners. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its highest rating of "excellent" for both quality of education and pupil personal development. One note for families to weigh: at the most recent inspection the school did not meet all regulatory compliance standards, so it is worth asking the school directly how this has been addressed.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 April 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school "excellent", its top grade, reflecting strong outcomes across the primary years. Nearly one in five pupils receives some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to identifying and responding to a range of learning needs. Under head teacher Gemma Strong, the focus runs from the early years through to eleven-plus preparation.
Head teacher · Gemma Strong
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.48%
- EHC plans
- 0.37%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £15,981
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries from 5 to 100 per cent available from year 3
Schools nearby
Royal Grammar School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East
Newcastle High School for Girls GDST
North East
Newcastle High for Girls - Junior School
Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
INTO Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Dame Allan's Junior School
Newcastle upon Tyne, North East
Westfield School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East
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A well-regarded small prep for Newcastle families seeking individual attention, with means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent helping to widen access from Year 3.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.